Domestic Assault Archives - Brandt Kettwick Defense

Isabel get Stay of Adjudication on Threats of Violence and Domestic Assault Charges

Date: May 2023
Case: Threats of Violence and Domestic Assault
Attorney: Isabel McClure
Result: Isabel’s client was charged with Felony Threats of Violence and Domestic Assault. Because of legal issues in the case, as well as the positive steps Isabel’s client took, Isabel was able to negotiate a Stay of Adjudication on the felony charge of Threats of Violence, and the misdemeanor Domestic Assault charge was dismissed. This means her client will not serve any jail time, and after 2 years of probation with minimal conditions, the felony charge will also be dismissed.

Nicole Gets Case Dismissed Right Before Trial, Statute of Limitations Expires

Date: January 2023
Case: Second Degree Assault, Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: In 2018, Nicole’s client was charged with one count of Felony Second Degree Assault and one count of Misdemeanor Domestic Assault. After disclosing their investigation, the prosecutor dismissed the case on the eve of trial and sent it to the city attorney’s office for misdemeanor charges. Because the statute of limitations for the city to charge the case has now passed, Nicole’s client will not face any charges resulting from this incident.

Isabel Secures Client Continuance for Dismissal

Date: December 2022
Case: Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Attorney: Isabel McClure
Result: Isabel’s client was facing a Misdemeanor Domestic Assault charge in Sherburne County. Based on Isabel’s negotiations, she was able to negotiate a continuance for dismissal. This means that after just one year of remaining law abiding, the case will be dismissed without the client ever admitting fault.

Isabel’s Client Avoids Domestic Assault Conviction

Date: December 2022
Case: Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Attorney: Isabel McClure
Result: Isabel’s client was facing a Misdemeanor Domestic Assault charge in Ramsey County after getting in an argument with his girlfriend over 2 years ago. The case was delayed due to COVID, and the client wanted to finally put this case behind them. Based on Isabel’s negotiations and her client’s proactive steps, Isabel was able to negotiate a dismissal of the Domestic Assault charge and a stay of adjudication for Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct. This means that after just one year of remaining law abiding, the case will be dismissed.

Nicole’s Client Avoids Conviction in Criminal Sexual Conduct Case

Date: November 2022
Case: Gross Misdemeanor Criminal Sexual Conduct (x2), Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was facing three charges in Wright County: two counts of Gross Misdemeanor Domestic Assault and one count of Misdemeanor Domestic Assault. Based on Nicole’s discussions with the prosecutor and her client’s participation in therapy, Nicole was able to negotiate a dismissal of all the charges and a stay of adjudication for Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct. This means that after just 1 year of probation, the Disorderly Conduct charge will also be dismissed.

Nicole Secures Continuance for Dismissal on Domestic Assault Case

Date: October 2022
Case: Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was facing a Domestic Assault charge. Based on Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor, as well as her client’s participation in an anger management course, Nicole was able to secure her client a continuance for dismissal. This means that after one year of remaining law abiding, the case will be dismissed.

Court Grants Nicole’s Request to Stay Adjudication After Felony Charges Dismissed

Date: August 2022
Case: Felony Threats of Violence, Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Felony Threats of Violence and Misdemeanor Domestic Assault. Based on Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor, her client’s proactive steps, conflicting testimony from the victim, and witness statements taken by Nicole’s office, Nicole was able to secure her client a dismissal of the felony charge and a stay of adjudication with one year of probation on the misdemeanor charge. After one year of remaining law abiding, the misdemeanor charge will be dismissed and Nicole’s client will not have a criminal conviction on his record.

Isabel Secures Continuance for Dismissal on a Domestic Assault Charge

Date: August 2022
Case: Domestic Assault
Attorney: Isabel McClure
Result: Isabel’s client was charged with misdemeanor domestic assault. After gathering information relating to the incident, Isabel negotiated with the prosecutor. Based on these negotiations, she was able to secure a continuance for dismissal for her client. This means that after one year of remaining law-abiding, the charge will automatically be dismissed, and her client did not have to admit to any wrongdoing.

Nicole Secures No Felony Conviction, No Jail Time

Date: July 2022
Case: Felony Threats of Violence, Misdemeanor Domestic Assault
Attorney: Nicole Kettwick
Result: Nicole’s client was charged with Felony Threats of Violence and Misdemeanor Domestic Assault. Based on Nicole’s negotiations with the prosecutor, contradicting statements from the victim, and the client’s proactive steps, Nicole was able to secure her client an agreement that involved a dismissal of the felony charge and no jail time.

Felony Charges Reduced to Misdemeanors

Date: June 2022
Case: Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation
Attorney: Michael J. Brandt
Result: Mike’s client was charged with a Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation after an incident occurring in December 2021. Based on the facts of the case as well as Mike’s client’s proactive participation in chemical dependency treatment and counseling, Mike negotiated a resolution where the felony was reduced to two misdemeanors and probation. His client avoided a felony conviction on his record, was able to keep his right to his firearms, and will not serve any jail time.

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